Posts Tagged Republican Party
Republicans Face an Uphill Battle When it Comes to Challenging Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2018
Corey Stewart, who nearly beat out Ed Gillespie for the Republican gubernatorial nomination last year, leads among GOP Senate hopefuls in a recent poll from Christopher Newport University. However, 66% of party respondents to that poll said they are undecided on who they will vote for in the June primary. (Credit: Richmond Tea Party / Flickr)
Voters are only a few months away from primary elections that will shape the 2018 race. But, Republicans are having a hard time attracting candidates who can raise enough money to take on Senator Tim Kaine. Michael Pope has details.
Will Republicans Unite Behind Ed Gillespie?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2017
Ed Gillespie, right, seen with primary challenger Corey Stewart during a debate earlier this year. Stewart came very close to pulling off an upset against the former Republican National Committee chairman in the Republican gubernatorial primary earlier this month. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The Republican primary for governor revealed deep divisions inside the Virginia GOP. Will those divisions become a liability this fall? Or will Republicans unite behind their ticket? Michael Pope has this perspective from deep inside the party.
Not All GOP Members Deny Climate Change. But They’re Still the Minority
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2017
Congressman Scott Taylor, R-Virginia Beach, says that rising sea levels are having an impact in his district, and he worries what President Trump’s proposed cuts to NOAA may mean for the area. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Some Virginia Republicans are calling attention to sea level rise because it’s impacting their coastal districts. Matt Laslo reports they’re in the minority in their party.
Republican Leaders Want to Limit Welfare in Areas With High Unemployment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on December 21, 2016
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Looking ahead to the General Assembly session next month, Republicans are hoping to crack down on welfare abuse. As Michael Pope reports, one of the items on their agenda is increasing work requirements for people receiving public assistance.
Comstock is First Prominant Virginia Republican to Ask Trump to Step Aside
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2016
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Republicans across Virginia are struggling to figure out how to handle their relationship with Donald Trump in the wake of his hot mic moment on the Access Hollywood bus. So far, only one prominent Republican is calling for the candidate to step down. Michael Pope has more.
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From NPR News- DOJ Starts Review Of Whether Major Tech Companies Are Too Powerful July 23, 2019The Justice Department says it is launching a wide-ranging antitrust review, without naming the companies. But there have been increasing calls to regulate companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon.
- A Bronx Tale: Childhood Neighbors Celebrate Seven Decades Of Love July 23, 2019Joel and Julia Helfman met in 1943. Married nearly 70 years, they're still utterly devoted. Says Julia: "How was I smart enough to know that this, this young man would always keep me happy?"
- Senate Approves Bill To Prevent Sept. 11 Victims' Fund From Running Out Of Money July 23, 2019President Trump is expected to sign the measure, ending a years-long ordeal for the victims after concerns that the fund was on the verge of running out of money.
- Cats Can Keep Their Claws: New York Bans Declawing July 23, 2019It's the first state in the nation to outlaw the practice, which animal-rights advocates say it is equivalent to chopping off a person's fingers at the first knuckle.
- What Gets To Be A 'Burger'? States Restrict Labels On Plant-Based Meat July 23, 2019Lawmakers across the U.S. and in the EU argue that labels like "vegan sausage" or "cauliflower rice" mislead people. Tofurky, the ACLU and others are suing, saying new label laws violate free speech.
- DOJ Starts Review Of Whether Major Tech Companies Are Too Powerful July 23, 2019
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- Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office July 24, 2019The new Conservative leader will make key appointments after taking office, as Theresa May bows out.
- Nigel Farage open to electoral pact with Boris Johnson July 24, 2019But the Brexit Party leader says the new PM must be committed to the 31 October Brexit deadline.
- Russia-China 'joint air patrol' sees Japan and South Korea scramble jets July 23, 2019The patrol near disputed islands prompts both South Korea and Japan to send up jets.
- Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature July 23, 2019The French city of Bordeaux hits its highest temperature since records began with 41.2C (106.1F).
- Missing Thames swimmers spark police searches July 23, 2019Three people are missing after entering the River Thames in sweltering temperatures.
- Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office July 24, 2019
